About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant colleague to the department of Ophthalmology which sits within the Digestive diseases and Surgery Clinical Service Unit (CSU). The post holder will be expected to have a broad experience of the specialty, particularly Cornea and Anterior Segment
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC at the time of application, fit to practice and able to demonstrate that they have the required broad-based training, experience and knowledge for the post.
Main duties of the job
This post covers all aspects of a Consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, service development, education and managerial responsibilities.
The successful candidate should have the ability to offer expert clinical opinion and management on a wide range of problems, both emergency and elective, within the subspecialty and general ophthalmology, at a consultant level. A commitment to the Trust's clinical governance and risk strategy is mandatory.
The successful applicant is expected to:Provide expert medical and surgical management of patients with corneal and external eye conditions, such as keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, microbial keratitis, ocular surface inflammation, dry eye disease, etc. The successful candidate will have continuing responsibility for patients under their care and be able to autonomously manage corneal patients presenting within the service.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Be competent and experienced in performing full thickness and lamellar corneal transplant surgery including endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK , DMEK, DALK). The post holder will also oversee the keratoconus cross linking service.Able to perform other corneal surgeries such as pterygium surgery, etc. and complex cataract surgery.Participate in general ophthalmology clinics, theatre lists and emergency eye care on a shared rota basis.The service is supported by a team of optometrists who work autonomously and provide a virtual test-only component of the keratoconus service.
For further details, please see attached job description and person specification.
Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the department.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Evidence of completing an approved period of training/subspecialist clinical experience in Cornea and Anterior Segment
Qualifications Essential
MBChB or equivalent / MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent / Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) or equivalent / CCT or within 6 months of AAC date / On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address BTHFT
Bradford
BD9 6NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)